Pope Francis

Church in Kerala state forms support group for transgender people

The Church 'has a big role to play' in the pastoral care of the transgender community, according to the priest in charge of the outreach programme
Catholic News Service

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Terminally ill US Army sergeant who met Pope Francis dies

Cheryl Tobin was blessed by the Pope during a general audience in May
Carol Glatz

Diocese opens sainthood cause for Ohio woman renowned for healing gifts

It was standing-room-only at the Mass to officially open the cause for Rhoda Wise
Catholic News Service

Don't fall for fake Pope quotes on Islam, says Vatican

Widely shared quotes in which Francis calls for a merger of Christianity and Islam are 'invented', says spokesman
Associated Press

Leonardo Boff: 'Pope Francis may soon allow Brazil to have married priests'

The Liberation Theologian said the Pope wants to fulfil a request made by Brazil's bishops
Associated Press

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Pope urges bishops to show 'zero tolerance' for child abuse

Francis writes to world's bishops on the feast of the Holy Innocents
Associated Press

Order of Malta leader professes loyalty to Pope Francis amid Vatican investigation

Fra' Matthew Festing said the Order would follow the Pope at this 'complex and difficult time'
Staff Reporter

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